Emirates has corrected its earlier message and will allow passengers whose final destination is Tel Aviv to land in Dubai — but only after rescue flights are confirmed, according to Calcalist. The move refines the airline's position amid ongoing flight disruptions to Israel.
Emirates has further clarified its policy for passengers traveling to Israel, stating that Tel Aviv-bound passengers may land in Dubai only after rescue flights are confirmed, according to a Calcalist report circulated Thursday afternoon. The condition refines the airline's position after a series of rapid changes throughout the day.
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported at 13:33 Jerusalem that Emirates barred Israeli passengers from boarding its flights to Dubai from any international destination, after Flydubai suspended its Israel service following a terror incident Wednesday night. At 14:32 Jerusalem, we reported that under pressure from Transportation Minister Miri Regev, Emirates agreed to allow Tel Aviv-bound passengers to transit through Dubai once rescue flights were approved. At 15:07 Jerusalem, we reported a reversion barring connecting passengers, and at 15:21 Jerusalem, we reported a correction permitting landing. The latest Calcalist report adds the explicit condition that rescue flights must be confirmed before landing is allowed.
The disruptions stem from the attempted hijacking on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv Wednesday night, which prompted the airline to suspend its Israel service. Israeli carriers are preparing repatriation flights for stranded travelers.
The timing of the approval for rescue flights remains unclear, and the policy may continue to evolve.
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